NACCHO's Subject Matter Expert Advisory Workgroups are a primary and recognized vehicle for identifying the opportunities and challenges facing local health departments and the field at large.  NACCHO’s Subject Matter Expert Advisory Workgroups comprise members with expertise in local public health practice. The full list of workgroup descriptions can be found here.   

NACCHO annually invites local health department leaders and their staff to apply to help inform and guide NACCHO's projects. The application period to join one of NACCHO's 2025-2026 Subject Matter Expert Advisory Workgroups is now open and will close on Wednesday, May 14. Consider joining a NACCHO advisory workgroup today. Newly appointed workgroup members begin their important work on July 1. View this blog for more information.